Discriminate in Malayalam

വിവേചിക്കുക (vivechikkuka) is to discriminate in the older, neutral sense of telling things apart, above all right from wrong. It is a thoughtful, formal verb.

Most common translation

വിവേചിക്കുക (vivechikkuka)

Discriminate, distinguish between the good and the evil.

നല്ലതും ചീത്തയും വിവേചിക്കാൻ പഠിക്കണം.

nallathum cheethayum vivechikkaan padikkanam.

One must learn to distinguish good from bad.

Dictionary entry

വിവേചിക്കുക (vivechikkuka) is about discernment rather than unfair treatment, so it praises good judgement instead of accusing anyone of prejudice.

Common questions

How do you say discriminate in Malayalam?

വിവേചിക്കുക (vivechikkuka), meaning to distinguish or discern between things.

Can it mean treating someone unfairly?

Related nouns in Malayalam carry that sense, but വിവേചിക്കുക (vivechikkuka) on its own means to tell apart, usually good from bad.